OUR VISION

• Promote kindness "BE KIND"

• Ignite social change through social media, community campaigns, and teen-led advocacy groups

• Increase awareness - Educate - Inform

• Increase access to mental health resources & services …

• Remove financial burdens and stigma

• Support existing & new community organizations and programs




WHO DO WE SERVE

• Parents and Families

• Teachers and Schools

• Community

• Churches

• Similar Organizations and Mental Health Professionals

• First Responders



SINCE ORGANIZATION STARTED YOUR GIFTS HAVE SUPPORTED

•Awarded over $30,000 in scholarship money to recipients who display characteristics of H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday ) and to those planning on a career in the mental health field

• Coordinate motivational speakers for local schools, organizations, and events that focus on mental health topics or topics to build resiliency

• Attend, promote, and provide informational materials at several community events.

• Participate with other local mental health service providers/organizations to ensure available services and information are up-to-date and align with the best practice guidelines.

• Provide free Mental Health First Aid training and QPR training sessions.

• Assist in funding counseling sessions to students within area schools.

• Provide a major portion of funding for the #BeKind program in Kearney Public Schools. The program is designed to promote positive cultural changes throughout the school system.



SHORT-TERM GOALS & PRIORITIES

• More "buy-in" and open-minded approach in community

• Increase access to mental health resources and services

• Get more youth and adults to see counselors and seek help

• Create and launch educational programs in schools

• Expand scholarship program and create memorial scholarship

• Develop, and strengthen community partnerships